About Us

Welcome to Bunnahabhain

 

We are Bunnahabhain Distillery (pronounced BU-NAH-HAV-EN), one of just ten Islay distilleries in the distinct and protected Scotch whisky-making region of Islay.

 

Since 1881, we’ve been committed to excellence, combining exceptional craftsmanship and an uncompromising approach to produce our unpeated, robust and complex Bunnahabhain single malt.

Uncompromising Spirit

 

To craft our distinct unpeated whisky, we maintain a steadfast attention to detail, ensuring that every bottle of Bunnahabhain meets our exacting standards from exceptional ingredients, masterful craftsmanship and our robust, complex character.

Exceptional Ingredients
Masterful Craftsmanship
Robust Character

Exceptional Ingredients

We believe in taking time on the important things, and that begins with sourcing only exceptional ingredients. Our dedication to quality and provenance is the foundation of Bunnahabhain's distinctive and authentic flavour profile. Our water source provides mineral-rich, spring water from the Margadale spring, which sits on mile north of the distillery.

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Masterful Craftsmanship

At Bunnahabhain, we are uncompromising in our dedication to craftsmanship. We employ a hands-on approach to all aspects of our single malt production from our fermentation and distillation techniques to our meticulous maturation process, demonstrating our relentless attention to detail and commitment to precision. Our skilled and passionate whisky makers bring decades of experience and expertise, before proudly passing their skills and knowledge down through generations, continuously helping to shape our legacy of unparalleled quality on our journey of continual improvement.

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Robust Character

Bunnahabhain's unpeated whisky is a robust, complex and oily spirit with a pure and delicate flavour. Married with the finest, hand-selected oak casks, the sweet, fruity notes, wood spice and the subtle maritime influence is brought out in the authentic character of our whisky. Our uncompromising commitment extends to our bottling methods too. Bunnahabhain is proudly non-chill filtered, meaning our whisky retains its natural, rich, creamy mouthfeel. With no added colour, you can see the influence of the finest oak casks used to mature our spirit.

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Exceptional Ingredients

Exceptional Ingredients

We believe in taking time on the important things, and that begins with sourcing only exceptional ingredients. Our dedication to quality and provenance is the foundation of Bunnahabhain's distinctive and authentic flavour profile. Our water source provides mineral-rich, spring water from the Margadale spring, which sits on mile north of the distillery.

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Masterful Craftsmanship

Masterful Craftsmanship

At Bunnahabhain, we are uncompromising in our dedication to craftsmanship. We employ a hands-on approach to all aspects of our single malt production from our fermentation and distillation techniques to our meticulous maturation process, demonstrating our relentless attention to detail and commitment to precision. Our skilled and passionate whisky makers bring decades of experience and expertise, before proudly passing their skills and knowledge down through generations, continuously helping to shape our legacy of unparalleled quality on our journey of continual improvement.

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Robust Character

Robust Character

Bunnahabhain's unpeated whisky is a robust, complex and oily spirit with a pure and delicate flavour. Married with the finest, hand-selected oak casks, the sweet, fruity notes, wood spice and the subtle maritime influence is brought out in the authentic character of our whisky. Our uncompromising commitment extends to our bottling methods too. Bunnahabhain is proudly non-chill filtered, meaning our whisky retains its natural, rich, creamy mouthfeel. With no added colour, you can see the influence of the finest oak casks used to mature our spirit.

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Our Heritage

 

Bunnahabhain, meaning 'mouth of the river', is one of the oldest single malt distilleries. Established in 1881 by the blender, William Robertson in partnership with brothers William and James Greenlees, the distillery and the surrounding town of Bunnahabhain, were built together, providing necessary roads and homes for the distillery workers and their families.

 

Production officially began in1883, and today, nearly 150 years later, Bunnahabhain still preserves the time- honoured methods of whisky production in a process that has hardly changed since William Robertson and the Greenlees brothers first set eyes on this beautiful, rugged and remote north-eastern corner of Islay.

Our Community

 

Like many Islay distilleries, Bunnahabhain is more than just a place where whisky is made; it's a vibrant and active community. Many of our team members have historical family ties to both Islay and Bunnahabhain, with their skills and knowledge handed down from previous generations. This deep connection to the local community and to the beautiful and rugged Hebridean island of Islay infuses every drop of our whisky with a sense of warmth, place and tradition.

Our Islay

 

Islay’s rich maritime and cultural heritage has been shaped over the centuries by Mesolithic, Norse, Gaelic and Celtic influences. By the mid 12th century, Islay had established itself as a medieval sea kingdom, ruled over by the powerful Lords of the Isles, and a key maritime hub at the heart of the world’s principal trade routes. Through inheritance, it later came under the control of the Clan Donald, before being governed by direct Scottish rule from 1493.

 

Today, Islay is known for its whisky production. Warmed by the Gulf Stream from the vast Atlantic Ocean to the west, Islay remains a captivating destination, celebrated for its history, breath-taking landscapes, and world-famous Islay whisky distilleries.